Jeepney Simulator 2
- November 28, 2024
- Spacezero Interactive
In "Jeepney Simulator 2," become a jeepney driver in the vibrant streets of Manella City, picking up passengers, calculating fares, and avoiding traffic. The game offers a Career Mode with increasing quotas and a Freeride Mode for a more relaxed experience. Customize your jeepney and explore the detailed city while listening to your favorite music in Freeride Mode.
Reviews
- The game provides an enjoyable and immersive experience of being a jeepney driver in Manila, capturing the culture and humor of the city.
- There are numerous upgrades and customization options for the jeep, enhancing gameplay and allowing for personal expression.
- The graphics and overall design have significantly improved from the previous version, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and frame drops, especially after extended playtime.
- NPC behavior can be frustrating, with pedestrians often causing collisions and traffic issues that disrupt gameplay.
- The money management system and boundary mechanics can be overly challenging, making it difficult to progress in career mode.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have seen significant improvements, transitioning from a boxy style to a more realistic 3D design, which many players appreciate. However, some users report performance issues, particularly on lower-spec systems, indicating that further optimization may be needed. Despite these concerns, the enhanced visuals contribute positively to the overall gaming experience.
“It is still as fun as the first one, but with cool improvements and better graphics.”
“Graphics are super good, no sudden FPS drop, overall smooth.”
“Graphics have obviously changed from boxy style graphics and animation to a little bit more realistic 3D design.”
“The graphics need improvements.”
“My budget low-spec laptop (Intel i5 8th gen, 12GB RAM, MX150 2GB) struggles at times even at very low graphics.”
“But can't run smoothly on medium graphics??”
- optimization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, players express concerns about the game's optimization, noting significant performance issues even on medium graphics settings. While some improvements have been made in recent patches, many still feel that further optimization is necessary before the full release and additional content updates.
“Great game! Kudos to the devs. The only thing I can suggest is more quality of life improvements and further optimization of the game. I have medium specs, but the FPS drop is crazy; that's all I can say for now.”
“I hope the full release of the game will be better optimized too.”
“The game still needs more optimization before releasing new content.”
“Great game, kudos to the devs. The only thing I can suggest is more quality of life improvements and more optimization. I have medium specs, but the FPS drop is crazy; that's all I can say for now.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be a significant highlight, appreciating the funny interactions with NPCs and the lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The comedic elements, including amusing character quirks and unexpected bugs, contribute to a relaxing yet entertaining gameplay vibe. Overall, the humor is well-received, with players expressing excitement for future updates.
“After playing for almost 11 hours straight, I can say the game is very enjoyable and it's relaxing just me chillin' driving with some funny NPCs. Also, expect some bugs, hahaha, but still, it is fun.”
“Npcs are hilarious and have super strength too; one bumped into my jeep and Billy said it was damaged.”
“I like this; it gives off time-killing yet relaxing vibes, and the humor of the game as a whole is great.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's music but express a desire for more options, such as the ability to play livestream radio or custom music files. Some users have encountered issues with playing their downloaded music, and there are requests to restore previous music tracks from earlier versions.
“The game is pretty good and nice to hear some music. Can you also add in the next update the ability to play some livestream radios while we're playing the game?”
“I've already downloaded and added some music with OGG files, but I still can't play the music.”
“They should add music to the jeep again, the same annoying tunes as in the previous version.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally appreciated for its simplicity and charm, though players express a desire for more refined features and mechanics, particularly regarding police interactions.
“Simple but very nice gameplay.”
“They just need more tweaking in the features and mechanics.”
“Still waiting for the police mechanics.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that while monetization can enhance realism in the game, it is overused, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience.
“While it is fine occasionally and it adds realism, I feel like they do it too much.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I understand the need for revenue, but the constant push for in-game purchases is frustrating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, suggesting that it feels tedious and calling for the addition of new activities, a multiplayer mode, or improved controls like wheel support to enhance the overall experience.
“The game feels like a never-ending grind, with little reward for the time invested.”
“I wish they would focus on adding new content instead of making the gameplay more tedious.”
“Grinding in this game is exhausting and detracts from the overall experience.”